BOOK OF ELI11/21/13

THE BOOK OF ELI

BIBLICALLY QUOTED

CARNEGIE : (inspects the book] Ask and you shall receive. God is good, is he not?

ELI : All the time.___________SOLARA :You know, you say you've been walking for thirty years, right? ELI :Right? SOLARA :Have you ever thought that maybe you were lost? ELI :Nope.SOLARA :Well, how do you know that you're walking in the right direction?ELI : I walk by faith, not by sight.SOLARA :What does that mean? ELI :It means you know something if even if you don't something.SOLARA :That doesn't make sense. ELI :It doesn't have to make sense. It's faith.__________POWERFUL PRAYERDear lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path, and keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost. Thank you for your protection and your many signs along the way. Thank you for any good I may have done, and I'm so sorry about the bad. Thank you for the friend I made. Please watch over her as you have watched over me. Thank you for finally allowing me to rest. I am so very tired. But I go now to my rest, at peace, knowing that I have done right in my time on this earth, I fought the good fight. I finished the race. I kept the faith.-Eli________FUNNY SCENCE(Eli recites Psalm 23)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.He restores my soul he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me SOLARA :That's beautiful, did you write that? ELI :Yes, I did. ELI :No, no. No. No, that was around a long time before you and I got here, that's for sure._________SOLARA :I didn't think you would ever give up the book. I thought it was important to you.______________WISDOMCLAUDIA :I can't imagine what it must feel like to have what you want so close, and it might as well be a million miles away.____Eli:People had more than they needed. We had no idea what was precious and what wasn't. We threw away things people kill each other for now._____

SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Eli was on his mission to bring the book to the West no matter what happened.He believed that God will protect him so he can bring the book to the west safely.For thirty years,he had carried that book with him and he had been reading it every single day.On his way to the west,he passed by a town ruled by Carnegie who's vission is to rebuild that abandoned town through the help of a certain book.He hired highway bandits to find that specific book for him.

Meanwhile,along the way,Eli demonstrated uncanny survival fighting skills and hunting wildlife to survive.He was attacked by the highway bandits but he outpowered them.He was in search for water through a local town bar and again he was attacked by gang bikers and he ended killing all of them.Carnegie heard of his unusual skill so he invited Eli to stay perhaps to convince him to work for him.Carnegie asked his daughter Solara to seduce Eli but he turned her down.Instead,Eli asked Solara to join him in his meal but first,he prayed for the food.The following day,Solara prayed with her mother hence giving Carnegie the idea that Eli might have the book he was looking for.

Carnegie did everything he could to have that book.Carnegie's men attempted to kill Eli but he ended killing them leaving Carnegie wounded on the knee.Solara wanted to go with him but he had her trapped so he can leave her behind.However, the highway men found her,Eli came to her aid and let her tag along.Eli explained to her that the book his father wanted desperately was the last copy of the Bible and he was heading to the west for 30 years led by his faith to complete his mission.

On their way,they were caught by Carnegie's men.Eli was shot and left dead while Carnegie succesfully took the book from him.Solara escapes and drives back to see Eli but was surprise to find him alive.Solara picked him up and they continued moving west.Eli wanted to meet Lombardi,the group leader and told them he has the last copy of KJV of the Bible.Eli proceeds to dictate the Bible for Lombardi to write down,having read the book for thirty years,Eli had long since memorized the whole Bible and he was reciting it to be written verbatim.

Meanwhile, back in the town, Carnegie opens the locked Bible, but discovers that it is written in Braille, revealing that Eli was blind this entire time. He orders Claudia to read it to him, but she refuses. Carnegie's leg wound has become septic, and he realizes he is going to die. Order breaks down, and the residents start looting.Eli dies, but not before he has finished reciting the Bible. The printing press at Alcatraz begins making copies of the new King James Bible. Lombardi places one on a bookshelf between the Torah and Tanakh on one side and the Qur'an on the other. Solara is offered sanctuary, but she chooses to head back home to find her mother, taking with her Eli's possessions.

REVIEW

As usual,It's a Denzel Washington signature.Inspiring and very symbolic.As a believer,I find the story moving.After watching it,I look up to my book shelf in search of my bible and I realized I haven't open it for almost a year.The movie reminded me of the Roman Emperor Diocletion who ordered the burning of all the Bibles led by the council of Nicea.I learned this in my high school history.I read stories of Christian's being persecuted but had lived up to their faith til the end.Some Christians during that time rip parts of the bible,cut parts of their body and had it hidden in an open wound.I mean,I could not imagine how much pain and persecution they went through just to keep a copy of the Bible.I also read a story ofa little girl who have the bible hidden near the sea shore and the wave carried it into a distant land.When a sotry teller was travelling,he saw it drifting and he pick it up and started reading.He found the stories very interesting and from that day forward,all his stories were from the bible.I mean there were lots cool and inspiring stories but one thing is for sure,inquisition happened and believers were persecuted the worse possible way you could think off.I feel ashame because I take things for granted.The Bible for example is not valued that much.After sunday service,I just tossed it around like it was nothing.

The movie for me is very symbolic and informal way of evangelism.Some might find it too religious or preachy but if you're someone who believe in God and the Bible,then I guess you can get the message too.What are the symbolisms I'm talking about?

*ELI'S MISSION TO BRING THE BOOK TO THE WEST -He's like a modern day. prophet.In the old testament times,God only spoke through prophets and it is their task to deliver the news.

*CARNEGIE & THE HIGHWAY BANDITS - These are the people who don't believe in God but usually quotes the bible for their own benefit.It could be in the form of businessmen,politicians or anyone who quote the bible without even understanding it's context .When Carnegie finally had the one thing that he ever wanted in his life,too sad because he can't read it himself.Same goes with false preachers and religious groups.Some claimed they are the key to the kingdom of heaven but in the end,even the words they are saying in public doesn't really mean anything to them.

*FOOD & WATER SCARCITY These are the people who are so hungry and thirsty in life.Hunger and thirst for the most important things such as love,care and affection.People do everything they can to be able to feel loved.They can trade anything they have,their possesions to fill that emptiness.I believe that even if you have all the possesions in the world everything would be useless when you're not happy like there's that constant emptiness inside because of something missing that money cannot buy.In my personal experience,(even if I'm not financially succesful) I mean I'm nothing still but atleast I can afford to buy few of my wants.But at the end of the day,even if I got myself presents or I treat myself well,I still feel alone.A family who love and care for me is what I needed.And probably,that's what makes me too sad because I don't feel it at all.I have that certain hunger that I cannot just buy anywhere else.It goes with my spiritual needs.I have to say,my faith has sustained me all through out the years.If I didn't feed myself with the word of God,then I'm sure I was dead a long time ago.

*LOMBARDI The people who are behind the production and circulation of the Bible.Thanks to these people who are willing to be part of the ministry so the good news reaches throughout generations.

I could go on and on with my list but the bottomline here is,atleast we should appreciate the efforts and sacrifices put on so we can have a copy of the bible.I thank Denzel Washington for such an inspiring movie and those behind this movie.I pray that God will bless him and his staff more and more so he can continue to be a good inspiration to others.As for me,I have to keep this in mind.The bible is not for decoration.Also not for display.The bible is a source of life.The source of food,joy,happiness and a guide as I go on with life.

FLIGHT9/6/13

Denzel WashingtonDon Cheadle " This may sound stupid coming from a man imprisoned but for the first time in my life,free" -Capt Whitaker (sharing his life story to his fellow in mates)

SUMMARY

This is a story of a very skilled but drunk pilot Captain Whip Whittaker.On the night before he board Jet Flight 227,he was intoxicated with drugs and alcohol.The plane experienced severe turbulence along the way but Capt Whip managed to takeoff safely at first.In the middle of the flight,Capt Whitaker mixes vodka in his orange juice and takes a nap as his co-pilot Ken Evans takes over.He was jolted awake while the plane is loosing control.In order to regain pitch control,Capt Whitaker inverted the plane and managed to make a force landing saving majority of the passengers.Six people died,2 crews and four passengers.After the crash,investigation was done including toxicology screen. Whip was awake at the hospital.She met Nicole who is recovering from drug overdose.He promised to visit her sometime and when he found out that she has no where to go after her release,he offered his place.They started to be intimate but Whip started drinking heavily while Nicole is starting to be clean.After some few attempts to convince him to seek counselling,she left him.He was also advised by his lawyers to stay clean before the NSTB hearing but he still was drunk everytime.Charlie frankly informed him that he might be imprisoned once they find out the truth and that if he can't help himself then he's got nothing to back him up.Whip asked him to keep him and he promised that he'll do his best to stay out of alcohol which he did in a couple of days. However on the night before the NSTB hearing,it seemed he was being tested.He ended into a hotel room full of alcohol and he gave in.Following day,they found him lying on the floor so drunk.On the hearing,he was praised for his extra ordinary performance saving more people.However,when he was confronted about the liquor bottles retrieved from the airplane bunk.At first,he tried to lie about it but eventually admit the truth that he is alcoholic.That he drunk almost every single day and took drugs before the flight.Also,in fact he is drunk during the hearing.The movie ended with Whip giving a talk to his fellow inmates and that he is glad he was with them.Then his son went to visit him because he needs his help.He had to write an essay for his college application.His son started with the question "Who are you" and he answered "That's a good question"...

REVIEW

I was hugely surprised specifically on the first scene and also on the end part.I was surprised in the begginning because the first scenes involves heavy sex ,drugs,drinking and non stop smoking and it was my first time to see Denzel Washington in that character .I find it very interesting because I know Denzel will not be doing such movies just for nothing.I was also surprised at the end because it is where the good stuff are.My brother got bored watching it so he didn't finished.The following day,he probably ran out of movies to watch so he started watching again and he got surprised too! The movie at some point seem so boring at first but one has to seat patiently and watch it till the end to understand the story.It is an indirect free counselling to some people out there who might be suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.It is also specially for those who need help but think they don't need help and heavy drinking is okay. Of course,they would expect criticisms from real Pilots due to the negative portrayal of them and that's fair enough but in terms of performance as an actor,I think Denzel is very impressive.Of course I'm very biased when it comes to Denzel's every performance regardless of what theme or what movie but I had to say this one he nailed it really good considering the technicality of it.He's usually into characters as a law enforcer or body guard and other hard core roles but never a drunkard helpless divorced pilot as far as I can remember. The movie doesn't have super dramatic reunion sort of things or any hard core action but its a simple and very meaningful.It's more than just addiction and divorced.It has something to do with self worth and life with a direction.It has something to do with what motivates one to live.

DEJAVU

REVIEW

I find the story so much confusing specially the gadget part.But it amazed me of how they made the story creative.The main topic is also interesting.The movie is all about someone who had a feeling of things that might possibly happen and the best thing is he did something to prevent such huge disaster.

I actually kinda have an idea what it means because I have some sort of dreams like a premonition or sort of .The feeling is scary because you feel responsible for that person.

It was of course touching again.it is indeed a trademark of Denzel movies.I was touched by the reality that what if the same thing happens in a real life scenario? I bet it would be too hard to find someone who would sacrifice his life for someone.I guess some would see their jobs as just jobs,to make ends meet but most don't realize how their job would mean so much to someone else.WE really have to be careful in everything we do.we have to be responsible enough in what we do.Because we can never tell what great impact it will do to the world.

It's so true that sometimes we have those strange feelings like a sign of message.Of course,we can't prevent things from happening but it can help us to think well before doing something.The question is,if God had plan it to happen,then who are we to stop it from happening? No one can stop God in His plans.I'm pretty sure God is not a saddist who delights in disasters.He doesn't delight in destructions or crimes or calamities.So sometimes,what we feel is considered a warning.We create our own disasters so we should be responsible enough to resolve it.Just as Doug said in this movie,"He can't change the past but he believes in God".We have our own destiny in God's hands.Everything happens for a reason and we can't just simply blame everything to God.We can create the cooles gadget to help us but I guess no gadget can ever represent any of the attributes of God.

When God speaks to us,it could be in the form of anything around us.Maybe a rain,a sunshine,a thunder or even a bird singing on a window.He can use our senses to send us message.Better use it for the greater purpose.

TRAINING DAY

MY OWN REVIEW(3.31.12)

Of all the Denzel's movies that I already watch,this is the only movie where in he is cast as the villain .In all fairness,he is really convincing in his role as a villain.He's got a diabolic role and I hated him on this movie.It just shows he is a versatile actor and a really good one.He deserved his award in playing as a villain.Because of his role I dislike the story as in it really affected me because I'm being use to see Denzel play the good part or the disciplined officer.

I actually say good job for the film makers because they hit two birds with one stone.It was really entertaining and same time it served as a wake up call to the armed forces or to any service similar to it.It was actually sending a message to those who are unaware of what's happening.I know someone from the police and he testified himself that if he's gave in to corruption then there's no doubt he should be rich by now but didn't.Just like some of those very few decent policemen who hold on to their dignity and calling which is to serve and protect their country men .Jake has stood up and never give up to crookedness.He never give corruption a chance to control his life and he reminds me of the very few policemen I know off who were true to their calling.ANd Kuya LAwrence was right and one of them." You will know which policeman is true because they are normally those who are still poor even if they already serve 20 years ," he joked.But I think there's a truth in his joke especially here in Metro Manila.

Ethan Hawke's was always as amazing as he was in his role as a new officer.He really had this mannerism or shall I say aura like his always bothered by something else.It was a good movie over all,I really hate seeing Denzel playing as the villain but this movie paid off considering Ethan had balanced it off.

I hope this will serve as an eye opener to the public as well specially in the Phillippines where almost no one trust the police anymore due to their illegal or indirect involvements in crimes and other forms of corruption and even killings.How I really wish I could do something to defend those very few who really served their country in truth .How I wish I could do something to uplift those who are innocent and to shame those who are in power as in do something to expose them so they will stop putting the blame to their powerless subordinates.How I wish the goodness and genuine sevice of those few law enforcers will spread out and be pass forward to everyone who benefit in their service, this way it will help ease the corruption in the military service.

As for the public,not all in the service are crooked.They are not just being recognized because they are just under the command of someone powerful enough to turn them down.Let's not loose our trust on them completely.We all know,evilness always has an end but goodnness is eternal.

I salute those who serve this country with loyalty and truthfulness and I still put my trust in them.As for the very corrupt one's,shame on you! Your days are numbered!.

G L O R Y

Plot

Captain Robert Gould Shaw leads a company of Union soldiers from a Massachusetts Infantry Regiment in an attack on Confederate troops at the Battle of Antietam, on September 17, 1862. His regiment suffers heavy losses, Shaw is wounded, and later loses consciousness. He is awakened by a black gravedigger named John Rawlins and sent to a field hospital. While receiving medical attention, Shaw is told that President Lincoln is on the verge of passing the Emancipation Proclamation; freeing slaves in rebel held territory. While on leave in Boston, Shaw is promoted to Colonel, and given command of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first all-black regiment. He accepts, and asks his friend, Cabot Forbes, to be his second-in-command. Their first volunteer soldier is another of Shaw's friends, an educated black man named Thomas Searles.

Many more men join the regiment; including an escaped slave named Trip, a free black man named Jupiter Shart, as well as the gravedigger Rawlins. At the military camp, the company is forced to endure the unyielding strict discipline of Sergeant Major Mulcahy. After spending time doing mostly menial work, Shaw realizes his unit is to be used only for manual labor. Shaw confronts his commanding officers Charles Garrison Harker and James M. Montgomery, whom he finds are involved in war profiteering and corruption, and threatens to report them to the War Department if the 54th infantry is not deployed for combat. Shaw's request is granted, as the regiment later participates in a skirmish in South Carolina where they successfully repulse a Confederate attack. Soon after, Shaw volunteers the 54th infantry to lead an assault on Fort Wagner. After nightfall, he leads the men in a charge upon the fort. Shaw attempts to rally the men forward, but is shot and killed. Numerous other soldiers in the regiment charge up the parapet and die in the fighting too.

The film's epilogue displays a series of graphics stating that Fort Wagner was never taken. It also notes how news of the regiment's courage spurred the recruitment of numerous black volunteers, and by the end of the war, there were more than 180,000 African American men in uniform; a fact which President Lincoln considered instrumental in securing a victory for the Union.

REVIEW

"Watching "Glory," I had one reccuring [sic] problem. I didn't understand why it had to be told so often from the point of view of the 54th's white commanding officer. Why did we see the black troops through his eyes - instead of seeing him through theirs? To put it another way, why does the top billing in this movie go to a white actor?" —Roger Ebert, writing in the Chicago Sun-Times[3]

Glory is constructed as an inspirational tale, but the inspiration is not forced or false. It is rooted in the characters and the manner in which they overcome obstacles, including, most prominently, their own personal demons." —James Berardinelli, writing for ReelViews[16]

Personally,watching Glory made me understand a little bit of how their lives was back then.And it made me feel so angry about something that's out of their control.How could they be treated as such just because of skin color? It was indeed a glory for the country because these men who were not even treated as men where willing to shed blood for their country.What a shame for those who stood afar and give orders.I bet they were such a coward.

The most memorable part for me was when Denzel was caught and was subject to be punished .While he was beaten,he stood with a stony face real tough while he look straight at the Colonel's face and tears flowing on his cheeks.He was in pain but He never winced nor cry.

Another favorite scene is when they were singing,praising and entrusting God their lives because they knew once in the battlefield,there would be a very small chance of going home alive.They realized that even if they were considered slaves,they treated each other family and they will die with honor and bringing glory to their country.To quote a speech "Lord,let me fight with a sword on my right and a Bible on my left: such beautiful and peaceful atitude.

I was all the more thankful because I live in a civilized era.Where men doesn't settle things over bloody war as much as possible.The main problem today is terorism that is why each country has to train their men for combat.

This movie,since its based on a true story is of great inspiration.For the whites,to be ashame of how they judge people by color or race.As for the black people,this is to remind them of the constant humiliation and treatment their forefathers had endured fighting for their freedom.As for the majority,this is a reminder that we should be greatful for we are now in an era where men doesn't need to be sacrificed.Where wives and children don't wonder or wait if their husband will come home alive.

An eye opener.It was well protrayed and I learn to appreciate the freedom I have now.

MAN ON FIRE

QUOTABLE LINESCreasy, what's a concubine?

CREASY Why do you ask?

PINTA It was in a book at school. Concubine.

Maria and Gomez wait to see how he'll answer.

CREASY Well, it's a sort of wife.

PINTA But the Emperor of China had 1000 of them! How can that be?

CREASY In the West, it's one wife for one husband, but different cultures have different rules.

PINTA It must be difficult having lots of wives.

CREASY You feel sorry for the husband?

PINTA (in Spanish) Yeah. Can you imagine my mother multiplied by a thousand?

========================Pita: Do you have a girlfriend, Creasy? Creasy: What? Pita: Do you have a girlfriend? Creasy: No. What kind of question is that, anyway? You're supposed to be studying history, okay? Pita: It is history... Creasy history. Creasy: No, that's ancient history. ==========================Pita: What was your first girlfriends' name? Creasy: Nonya. Pita: Nonya who? Creasy: Nonya business. ========================Sister Anna: Do you ever see the Hand of God in what you do? Creasy: No, not for a long time. Sister Anna: The Bible says, "Do not be over come with evil, but overcome...? Creasy: But overcome evil with good." Creasy: [in spanish] That's Romans Chapter 12 Verse 21. Creasy: I am the sheep that got lost, Madre.=============================Pita: Dear God, I do not ask for health or wealth. People ask you so often that you can't have any left. Give me, God, what else you have. Give me what no-one else asks for. Amen. ===================================Creasy: Pita, do you have a pencil? Pita: I go to school, don't I? ==========================================Pita: Creasy [pause] Pita: You're smiling. Creasy: What? Pita: You were smiling. Creasy: No, I'm not. Pita: You were. Creasy: No, I was not. Pita: You're not now, but you were. Creasy: No, *you* were smiling, I wasn't smiling. Pita: You were. Creasy: When? Pita: Like, five seconds ago. Creasy: I'm not smiling. Pita: Well, a second ago you were. Creasy: No, you said five seconds ago, now that's six. Six seconds ago I was not smiling. Pita: Okay, 10 seconds ago. Creasy: 10 seconds ago, I was smiling. Okay, in the next 10 seconds let's see who smiles first. [pause] Creasy: You smiled already. See? You did. Pita: Mmm. [pointing at Creasy] Creasy: No, that wasn't a - That was a smirk, that's not a smile. A smirk is different. They both start with "S," but they're not the same - Do your homework. Pita: [Creasy walks away] You were. =========================================REVIEWThere is one kidnapping every sixty minutes in Latin America. Seventy percent of all the victims do not survive. Will Crease’s struggles with alcohol defeat his ability to protect Pita?Creasy a former assassin and alcoholic is trying to leave his past behind. The movie opens with Denzel Washington first seen drinking in the back of the taxi. His old friend Paul offers him a new life and an opportunity as a body guard in Mexico City. Samuel Ramos, a wealthy businessman hires Creasy, as protection to his only daughter Pita. Still struggling with the Jack Daniel’s one night, Crease’s suicide attempt fails. Creasy inspects the dud bullet in his hand and acknowledges Gods call to live on. His struggle and the effects of alcohol become clear when Creasy is unable to prevent Pita’s kidnapping after her Piano lesson. He is shot multiple times, and hospitalized. Before recovery he takes responsibility of Pita’s abduction. Creasy will deliver justice to anyone involved in the kidnapping. “Forgiveness is between them and God…my job is to arrange the meeting.” Is time running out, or is Mexico City too small to hide from The Man on Fire?Creasy a former trained killer who believes that “Revenge is a meal best served cold” and Pita a smart energetic girl are able to bond a strong and close friendship. For example after the Swim race, Pita runs up to a surprised Creasy, jumps into his arms and shouts, “I won creasy, I won”. Pita is smart for her age. For example, when Creasy helps Pita with her homework she asks: “Do you have a girlfriend, Creasy?” “No, what kind of question is that, anyway?” He responds and adds: “You're supposed to be studying history.” Pita comments back smartly: “It is history, Creasy history.” Additionally, I like the quotes such as, “How can I find you? I’ll find you” “I wish you had more time.” “Forgiveness is between them and God…my job is to arrange the meeting.” because they set the tonality and attitude in the movie. Right from the beginning Pita felt closely attached to Creasy. She asks him questions such as, “What kind of music do you like, Mr. Creasy?” “Have you protected a lot of children before Mr. Creasy?” “When you were younger did you like school?” Pita’s school head mistress, Sister Anna dislikes Crease’s job by saying: “I regret that your profession needs to exist.” Besides, she sees Crease’s loss for himself but recognizes his goodwill. She asks him: “Do you ever see the hand of god in what you do?”Pita was kidnapped,Creasy found those involved one by one and punished them terribly.Then when he found the voice he was asked to trade "a life for a life" which Creasy agreed.He phoned Pita;s mom asking her to meet him on a specific area,then when they releashed Pita he made sure she and her mom moved away before releashing "the big boss" brother.Then they took him away.When Pita asked Him one more time where he;s going ,he said "home".They killed Creasy but the police was able to track "the voice" and then had him killed on a shoot out and the rest where arrested and imprisoned.Another life has to end so someonce can live.This is the first Denzel Washington movie that I ever watched back in around 2008.I cried real ahrd for this movie and starting that day,He became my favorite holliwood actor.There's something in his character in the movie and his character as a person that draws my attention.I mean he might have established himself in a way that he earned the respects of the directors and those movie makers in holliwood.I have watched a lot of celebrity interviews who claims that if you don't choose carefully and if you don't know what you want for yourself,you will end up into the hands of money makers who would exploit everything about you and leaves you nothing to be proud about.I have so much reasons after I watched a lot of Denzel's movies and so when I read baout his biography.He's not that typical guy who love's playing the big boss or the play boy or you know the leading man who loves banging his leading lady.Most of his characters were either a marine or a soldier or anything to do with law enforcement.It seems that he mastered it much considering his personal background.I also love how he showed respect to his leading ladies.it means that he might actually ahve influenced the crew specifially in love making or kissing scenes that most movies would never forget to include even if its not relevant,most would usually have to include that part to give an interesting appeal for the public.Some would even proudly amke it as the highlight of the movie even if they are not making a lovestory.That's one uniqueness of Denzel's film.Don't get me wrong.I don't hate kissing or love making coz you might think of me as immature.I love those stuff,who wouldn't? But somethimes,they have their best place? it don't have to be forced to be part of a movie specially when it's not relevant.Like I watched Van damme and Bruce Willis movies to name a few and it did annoy me to see those women who were used as decorators obviously.As a woman, i feel violated and I feel disgusted.I once tried watching some sort of extreme movies that is already bordering to porn.I don't feel anything.I feel angry and disgusted watchING IT.Going back with Denzel movies, I see him as a gentleman who don't see and treat women like that.I don't know anything about his personal life but I admire him for that certain kind of aura.Going back to the movie,I love his character.You know this drunkard person who wanted to be tough and don't want to show any kind of emotion or care at all.But only a child convinced him to show his vulnerable side.That he is a great person.That he feared and respect God.That he knew exactly what it means to love and he demonstrated it when he gave his live for that little girl who's not even connected to him by blood.It made me cry because it reminded me of what Christ did for us thousand years ago.IF this fictional character can die just for a little girl to give her a chance to live.An innocent girl who deserved to live.A sweet girl who made him forget about the pains in his life and made him smile again.A girl who talk too much but amuse him in some ways.Why would he not die for her?On the other hand,it would be out of reason to die for someone rebelious,sinner,law breaker and undeserving.But why would God do that? It's definitely because of his love for us but understanding that kind of love? That's a hard hard thing to even attempt to understand and explain.Another thing that I loved is DAkota Fanning.it was my first time to watch her on such matured movie and she's cute and funny and so much talented for her age.I always forget that she's just a little kid because she sounded like a grown up when talking to Creasy.She's the little girl that I always love and how great it is to see 2 of my favorite people in one movie! Such amazing!A very inspiring movie indeed!MY OWN REVIEW

Actually this is the first time ever that I saw the child star Dakota Fanning on screen and I was so amazed of how wit and bubbly she is.I mean how could a child her age acted so professionally! She was amazing like when she speak or cry or scream.Everytime I encounter her name all I could think is her scream.She's really a star and the camera loved her because I have seen her in a lot of movies and she's really is a lovable child.Like she's got the power and influence when she deliver her lines and she was really stupendous in this movie!

I watched this movie back in 2007 on RPN CH 9 and I literary broke in tears.It was my first time to watch a Denzel Washington movie and I was like "who's that actor?". I was intrigued and starting from then on I started looking for his movies.I was not into much movies back then so I haven't watch any of his movies.

Not until I saw a collection of Denzel Washington movie last month and I eagerly watched this movie first and even if its my second time to watch it,still I'm carried away and then I'm an avid fan of him ever since.

I was interested about his personal life that I tried reading his biography in Wikipedia.Turns out he's a devout Christian and had some experience in the military in his earlier life.He was married to his high school sweetheart and amazingly he made a very big difference because he is not one of those holliwood stars who were into a lot of bad marriages and bad publicity.As for Denzel,he don't need those gimmicks or dramas to promote his movies.He said in his interview he don't bring his work at home so that might be one good practice that some celebs should try.He was just talented and full of passion that no one questions him.I notice though that most of his roles is somewhat connected to his past experiences so that would tell why he mastered the art of his role.His roles were mostly has something to do with being a law officer like marine,police or member of he FBi or some kind of head intelligence or investigations.His movies also don't contain much topics such as sexual exploitation or extreme nudity.

What I also like about his roles is he's normally married and is usually faithful to his wife.I was talking to my officemates about entertainment and someone told me that in the movie industry today no one cares about "morality" anymore.What the people need is just entertainment.It doesn't matter if it has any sense or not.Because as a movie producer you have to give what the viewers wanted .They don't care about awareness and all.Actually he was right and I kinda agree.But after watching his movies,I'm more convinced that they can actually combined entertainment and moral values.If they start promoting really good movies instead of sexist and nudist then I guess the people will be used to it and soon forget craving about those sexually exploited made in the name of money.

Well,going back to the movie I was really inspired and i guess it has something to do with the topic of redemption.It reminds me of Christ when he was crucified instead of us.

I'm talking about that part when Creasy agreed to give his life in exchange to Pinta's life.He had no blood relation to this girl but he loved Pinta which means he can give his life for her.It was heart warming and inspiring and it reminds me of the cross.Creasy's sacrifice is nothing compared to what Jesus had done for us.

As for the other parts of the movie,there's no denying that Mexico is one of the well known drug hub in the world.It might be an insult to the citizens in that country but it is a fact that they have to deal.A lot of people were trying to cross the border to avoid inspection.

ANTOWNE FISCHER

3.26.2012 This movie will definitely become one of those unforgetable good movies I ahd ever watched.I loved most of Denzel Washington's movies but this would be my second favorite next to "Man on Fire".At first,I thought it was kinda boring like the typical marine or police or secret agent story but I was wrong all along.What made it more interesting was when he easily loose his temper and he ended up to the psychiatric clinic but he's got stubborness too to pour out his life drama to someone so he just sat there not saying anything. Another thing is when he came back after finding his family thanking Denzel for his help but what he didn't know is he had helped saved his commanders marriage.His experiences in life had encourage his commander to reevalate his life and to make up to his wife before loosing the chance to do so. At first,I was laughing but on the later part I find myself crying heavily until I finished the movie.I mean even on the end part,It was supposed to be a happy reunion but it was the part whereI cried the most .I did cry a lot because I can totally relate to it.I mean Antwone's journey was pretty much tougher than my own but I know the feeling of anger and revenge and how sometimes

you wanted to kill someone on that very moment you were angry.It is because prolonged anger can actually form a sediment in one's heart if there's no forgiveness. He never experienced being loved and cared for.All through out his life,he got no family.He don't know his own parents,he just knew one of them died and the other one was in prison,where he was actually born.Then someone fostered him but he was abused,much worst he was molested at an early age.He was beaten till he literary passed out.He experienced being homeless,hungry but he never give up.He didn't settle as a junkie or a drug pusher even if it's an easy money they say.He was fighting life at the right track all along until he made up to the marines.But his past is not yet finished with him yet,he was so much consumed with anger that he easily gets angry and he rarely smiles.He was thrown repeatedly to the psychiatric clinic but he in no way is not crazy.He was suffering from anger and same time fear and loneliness.Situations easily triggers them that's why he always lost his temper easily. It made me laugh when he introduced himself. He said he came from the rocks.What's more interesting is even if he is not willing to talk about his past,his words said it all.Introducing himself as someone who came from the rocks is a strong expression of deep feeling.It's like saying "whatever,who cares anyway where I came from".Then when he got inlove and was able to experience real love from a someone he barely know and from the woman he had loved and respected,he finally knew how to forgive and love.Max Lucado was right again when he said in his his book, "we can never show love unless we receive love".We can never show something we didn't personally receive" . Abandoned kids like me who never receive such care and love and importance from their parents really have individual struggles that we sometimes carry and even struggled with until now.Our childhood days was our very first memory so if one has a happy childhood experience then definitely he'll grow up more confident and expressive.As for the likes of me who was haunted b childhood memories,more likely it takes a lot of good people to teach you and eventually grow up and move on.But mind you,it really is a big factor in our individual personality.It affects our confidence as a person.But as for me who has a fear that maybe all the people in the world are all the same,they ask how are you but they don't mean it coz no one cares for me anyway.That no one will like me.I for one is struggling on my own and at times I hate myself.I know that's the worst thing I can do to myself but its frustrating because I don't even know how to smile once in a while or to even laugh my heart out atleast sometimes! Yeah,sometimes you can tell what kind of family someone has by just simply observing how many times they laugh or smile every moment.Or it can be easily determined by how they interact with others.I surely can relate to what the character has portryayed in this movie because It's like I'm watching my past life. All I can see is myself.All I am reminded was my past.And I was like crying hard because it's like I'm watching my own life. Atleast,Antwone's life has a happy ending because career wise,he was with the NAVY.Then,at some point of his life that he felt everyone left him including his bestfriend,he met a stranger who served as his adopted father.Atleast someone new has come and that new person he met had filled more than what he lost.Though their counselling session was work related,he knew he found a family and finally a father whom he can entrust his fears,his joys and all his pains.In the end,he don't need to physically beat those people who make fun of him as a faggot or a virgin because,among them all he was the strongest! He stood up for what was right specially when he went back home to Cleveland in search of his family only to find out he has a big clan of family who accepted him whole heartedly.Atleast,his story ended that way.The typical happy together family. He faced his fear,he search his family,he faced his mom.Told her he loved her and he forgives her.That he is a good person.That no matter how people tried to destroy his life,he never let them win.That instead of turning to drugs or robbing or other forms of crime,he turned to writting poetry,reading books and painting.But no matter how he tried he escape his past,it was part of him and the only way to move forward is to leave it behind.ANd that means,he has to go back and face it once and for all,and going back for me means not to totally fix it but to learn to forgive those who cause those deep wounds in his heart and to be thankful of such experience that made him stronger and succesful as he is now. As for me,I'm still in the middle of my battle.Not to mention I got no one to bear my heart and soul to.Then of course I knew by heart my family but it ends there.I don't have any close connection to any of them that makes me think that aside from growing old alone,I got no family to look after me just incase.Then my father knew I existed but he don't wish to know me.The same feeling I feel for him.Since childhood,I never desire to meet him for some reason.Now that I'm an adult,still I never considered visiting him or personally introducing myself someday.I mean he knew I existed because I was like Jen's (his daughter) twin sister.We look exactly alike.Then he knew that was the reason why we left that place and for 25 years,my mom were never in good terms with her twin sister,my father's legal wife.You see,my life was too much complicated too and I was also moving on.With the grace of God,I survived! And with the many things I have to learn like how to smile or laugh or to love or to atleast be expressive,it tool me years to practice.Right now,I can say I have improved a bit but not totally since I'ms till learning.What I'm thankful the most is my painful past don't get hold of me anymore.I forgive mom,I'm really trying hard to build relationship with my family although not all but atleast to some of them.

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